Malaysia U23 national team ended with lost all 3 matches after losing to Kuwait U23 national team scoring 1-2 in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 Group Stage, Group D at Al Janoub Stadium.
In this match, Malaysia almost got the goal-leading in the 17th minute following Luqman Hakim’s shot into the goal but was caught offside.
In the 45th minute, Malaysia remained 10 players after Sikh Izhan conceded a foul to Moath Al Enezi and got the red card after checking VAR. And substitute Luqman Hakim was out and replaced by Firdaus Irman as goalkeeper.
In the stoppage time, in the 45+14th minute, Kuwait awarded a penalty after Umar Hakeem conceded a foul to Talal Al Qaisi, and the referee decided to a penalty after checking VAR, and Salman Al Awadhi converted the goal; Kuwait led 1-0.
In the remaining time of the first half, there was no additional score, ending the first half with Kuwait leading 1-0.
In the second half, Malaysia tried more chances to get an equalizer goal, but in the 60th minute, following Sultan Al Faraj’s crossing to Talal Al Qaisi’s free header to the goal, Kuwait led 2-0.
In the 63rd minute, following Malaysia’s attack and Nooa Laine’s passing to Haqimi Azim showed a beautiful shot, Malaysia followed 1-2
In the 84th minute, Kuwait remained 10 players following Salman Al Awadhi’s bad foul to Umar Hakeem and got a direct red card to be sent off.
The remaining time of the second half had no additional score, ending Kuwait’s win 2-1.
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